Insurance Companies Fined

The state says the companies didn't file affidavits in time attesting they have complied with a state law requiring them to quickly settle such claims.

The 91 companies were hit with more than 1.3 million dollars in fines.

Florida property insurance companies are required to show thatthey've evaluated damage to customers' property. The companies arealso require to make a reasonable effort to settle claims, or getnegotiations going if there's a dispute.

The law also requires the companies to advance people the costof living while they are out of their homes.

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